Snuffbox
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Wood, metal, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 4.8 x 14.6 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden snuffbox in the shape of a shoe; decorated with inlaid metal wire and bands and scrolls; hinged lid bears oval ivory medallion carved with profile of king with a crown.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7660
Marks:
typed: paper label affixed to interior: "1955/Fr"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
12839
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Print block: stripe/dot
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 24.4 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with pattern of striped bands alternating with dotted bands carved in relief on printing face; two indentations carved on edges of reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7584
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2554 / Fr."
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
12802
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Press mold: floral pattern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 11 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7 x 27.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden printing block with design for floral border cut in intaglio on printing face; rectangular indentation carved on reverse to facilitate gripping by hand.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.6425
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
12801
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1841-1851
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 20 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Two burner lamp with inverted bell shaped reservoir, high circular foot with knop on stem.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1502
Marks:
stamped: on base: "ENDICOTT/ &/ SUMNER/ 20/ N.Y."
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
12786
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 14 cm )
Description:
Iron candlestick with saucer bottom; shaft screws into base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1494
Marks:
typed: round paper sticker on bottom: "2462 [?]"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12784
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box w/tag:...Napoleon...
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 3 in. ( 1.6 x 4.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular horn snuffbox with hinged lid; lid has low relief scene with three free standing figures; central figure represents Emperor Napoleon; inscription below scene.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7658
Marks:
carved: in low relief: "[NAP]OLEONAARCOLE NAPOLEON EMPEREUR NAPOLEONA SHELEN[-]"
typed: tag found inside box: "Snuff box/French,early 19th/Healy $ 8"; "NADELMAN/Collection/72"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12779
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box w/tag: hat-shaped; inscribed: N
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 7.9 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden snuffbox with hinged lid; shaped like a hat and decorated with tiny metal studs.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7685
Marks:
scratched: on lid: "N"
typed: tag found inside box: "NADELMAN/Collection/99"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12776
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box w/tag: fish-shaped; lid inscribed: 641
Collections:
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 18.4 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Wooden box carved in the shape of a stylized fish with swelling abdomen; hinged lid on side of abdomen opens to reveal ovoid space; lid closes with metal latch.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.7675
Marks:
written: in black ink: "641"
typed: tag found inside box: "NADELMAN/Collection/1123"; "Alaskan"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12775
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cookie cutter
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Tinned sheet iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 10.8 x 7 cm )
Description:
Cookie cutter in the shape of a bird.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1613
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12768
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chamberstick
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 9 in. ( 11.1 x 23.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Single candle holder with slide mechanism on shaft with bobeche at rim, fixed onto domed center of domed saucer base with wide flaring brim and rolled rim made of sheet metal; circular strap handle with semicircular loop.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1495
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
12719
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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